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Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion pieceOpinion Pieces - Immigration detention laws need reviewing (2008)
This is an often depressing tour that we at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) undertake every year to monitor the conditions of immigration detention in Australia for compliance with internationally recognised human rights obligations. We tour and inspect the facilities, interview the staff and meet with the detainees themselves. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012WebpageKnow your rights about disability discrimination and harassment
Discover your rights regarding disability discrimination and harassment. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012PublicationAnnual Report 2011–2012: ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ for the period ending 30 June 2012. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 54: Pak family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
Learn about the case of the Pak family v. Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship). -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 53: Miss Judy Tuifangaloka v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
Review the rights of Miss Judy Tuifangaloka regarding family, liberty, and children's best interests. -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 52: Mr SD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
Review the case of Mr. SD vs. Commonwealth of Australia regarding immigration and citizenship. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012PublicationReport: Visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women
In April 2012, the current UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women, including its causes and consequences, Ms Rashida Manjoo, accepted an invitation to conduct a study tour to Australia. This was the first visit to Australia ever undertaken by the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women -
14 December 2012Book page
An age of uncertainty - Inquiry into the treatment of individuals suspected of people smuggling offences who say that they are children (2012)
An age of uncertainty Inquiry into the treatment of individuals suspected of people smuggling offences who say that they are children July 2012 Download Complete report PDF (4.54 MB) Complete report Word (679 KB) Contents Foreword Glossary of Terms Executive Summary Recommendations Chapter 1: Introduction and background Chapter 2: Biomedical markers and the assessment of chronological age… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
14 December 2012PublicationCommunity arrangements for asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons (2012)
Community arrangements for asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons Observations from visits conducted by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ from December 2011 to May 2012 July 2012 Download Complete report PDF (3.21 MB) Complete report Word (9.0 MB) Contents 1 Summary 2 Recommendations 3 Introduction 4 Australia’s mandatory detention and excision regime 5 Community arrangements for… -
Commission - General
14 December 2012Webpage
Violence, Harassment and Bullying
Violence, harassment and bullying can violate our human rights. Find out how to deal with bullying and where to get help. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Publication
Human Rights: On the record
On the record Guidelines for the prevention of discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record 2012 Over recent years, the Commission has received a significant number of complaints from people alleging discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record. The complaints indicate that there is a great deal of misunderstanding by employers and people with criminal records… -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 48: Mr CG v State of New South Wales
Learn about the case of Mr. CG v. State of New South Wales. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
Frequently asked questions: Access to premises
Frequently asked questions: Access to premises Last updated 2014 What does the DDA say about access to premises FAQ on the Premises Standards How does the DDA relate to the Building Code of Australia and to Australian Standards? What premises does section 23 of the D.D.A. cover? Does the DDA cover access to the footpath? Does the DDA apply to access to existing buildings as well as new… -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
Public transport FAQ
The DDA states (in section 34) that actions that comply with a Disability Standard are protected from being unlawful under the general anti-discrimination provisions of the DDA. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageInformation Publication Scheme Plan (2011)
Established in 1986, the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ is a statutory organisation that exercises functions under federal laws that govern; age, disability, racial and sex discrimination human rights and equal opportunity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Freedom of Information
Any person, which includes persons resident in Australia or abroad, whether or not they are Australian citizens, companies, prisoners or children may make a Freedom of Information request. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012Webpage
Australian Council of Human Rights Agencies (ACHRA) - UPR Progress Report (2011)
The Australian Government is to be commended for its frank and robust engagement in the UPR process to date, both in the formal working group session and in engaging with the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (AHRC), NGOs and civil society throughout the process. -
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Human Resources14 December 2012Webpage
Information for Job Applicants
The primary function of your written application is to provide sufficient information about your skills, knowledge and experience to allow the Selection Committee to assess your suitability for the position and, if interviews are being conducted, whether you should be interviewed for the position. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Khafaji
IN THE HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRY A 253 of 2003 SHDB Appellant PHILLIPPA GOODWIN First Respondent JULIE HELEN KEENAN Second Respondent MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION, MULTICULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS Third Respondent ATTORNEY-GENERAL (CTH) Intervener A 254 of 2003 MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS Appellant ABBAS MOHAMMAD HASAN AL…